Electric Lines

7digitalWhat we said:Whether working in his capacities as a key member of Hot Chip, one half of The 2 Bears, or co-founder of Greco-Roman Records, Joe Goddard has been conspiring to make indie kids dance since the turn of the 21st century. Now the Grammy-approved remixer is temporarily dropping the aliases and resuming the solo work, albeit with a smattering of guest vocalists, ranging from Hot Chip-frontman Alexis Taylor to the smooth tones of rising star Daniel Wilson. As per Jamie xx’s debut, Electric Lines isn’t for dance purists; rather, it’s synth-pop made by someone with genuine affection for electronic music. But whether he’s dabbling in disco, deep house, techno or UK Garage, it's difficult to resist Goddard’s enthusiasm.